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About: Edwina Williams

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Edwina is a journalist at the Ballarat Times News Group, and Golden Plains Times, based in Ballarat. She is a passionate art lover and photographer, who enjoys capturing the colour and life of the city in her own time. Edwina has worked as a social media management contractor, and has had previous news experience with the ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 7.30, Victoria Votes for Channel 31, and Junction Journalism. Contact her at [email protected] Twitter - @edwinawilltweet Facebook - @edwinawilliamsjourno

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December 12, 2023

Plans to revitalise and reconnect Warrenheip

MEMBERS of the Committee 4 Warrenheip have released the Reconnect Warrenheip Master Plan. The aim of the document is to map out the revitalisation and...

December 11, 2023

Pregnancy podcast kicking global goals

A LOCALLY produced podcast discussing all things pregnancy has hit a major milestone. The Kick, hosted by obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Patrick Moloney and his...

December 9, 2023

Gift wrappers raise funds for education effort

HAVE you ever spotted a group of gift-wrapping women while doing your shopping at Stockland Wendouree? For three weeks each December, members of local women’s...

December 9, 2023

Remembering little loved ones

AN annual Ceremony of Remembrance will commemorate the life of each baby and child in the care of Ballarat Cemeteries. Ballarat Cemeteries CEO Annie De...

December 9, 2023

Nothing BASIC about leadership program

THE Committee for Ballarat’s Future Shapers community leadership program class of 2023 has graduated. People from diverse professional and industry backgrounds took part over 10...

December 9, 2023

Silver screen event takes gold

BALLARAT’S own celebration of short movies, the Poco Film Festival, was in the spotlight in Sydney last month. Creative studio, Mass Motion, was named Arts...

December 9, 2023

Golden nod for bluegrass duo

THE music of a local singer, mandolin and fiddle player sounds like success. Ballarat’s Lachie Davidson, of bluegrass act Davidson Brothers, is celebrating a Golden...

December 9, 2023

Speed dating with an inclusive twist

NEURODIVERSE people seeking new connections are invited to take part in an inclusive friend-dating event in the garden room of Oscar’s Hotel next week. Set...

December 8, 2023

On the home straight to the cup

SPORTSBET Ballarat Cup Day is approaching at a gallop, with the new summer standalone date of Saturday 9 December. A 10-race program is set for...

December 8, 2023

Sky’s the limit for STEM students

STUDENTS within the Ballarat Tech School’s Girls in STEM program met and learnt from some high-flyers in the Australian Defence Force recently. ADF drone racers...

December 8, 2023

Lions give for those sleeping rough

UNITING Ballarat’s Street to Home assertive outreach program, which supports the region’s homeless people, has been boosted by a community group’s donation. Members of...

December 8, 2023

Money opens the gate for visitors

CASH from the State Government’s Visitor Servicing Fund will support a new tourism program which is set to have a focus on the wider Goldfields...

December 8, 2023

Riders leave MUD mark on junior series

JUNIOR Club MUD mountain bike racers have left their tyre marks on Black Hill, in Shepparton and Narbethong, as the inaugural Joyride Rookie Cup...

December 7, 2023

Childhood memories made visible

THE experiences of those who lived in the former Ballarat Children’s Home on Victoria Street are being seen and heard through art. InVISIBLE, a multimedia...

December 7, 2023

The colours of motherhood on canvas

KELSIE White is celebrating the latest chapter of her life at Ross Creek Gallery this month. The Ballarat artist is presenting her first solo exhibition,...

December 6, 2023

Students support Timor-Leste youth

ORGANISED by children for children, Ballarat Grammar Junior School’s annual market day has been held for decades in support of people in need. The annual...

December 3, 2023

Pouring talent into gravy boat auction

CERAMICIST Shelby Sherritt is harnessing her creativity for a good cause this Christmas. As part of St Vincent de Paul and Gravox’s Buy A Boat...

December 2, 2023

Emergency info accessible for all

AN upcoming workshop at VicSES Wendouree will aim to give multicultural community members the accurate information they need to prepare to respond in an...

December 2, 2023

Cultural calendar looks to 2024

BALLARAT Regional Multicultural Council’s final 2023 Welcome Morning Tea saw the region’s migrant community mix and mingle on Wednesday. The meeting also saw the launch...

December 1, 2023

Volunteers in the spotlight

BALLARAT’S inaugural Informal Volunteer of the Year Awards were held at the Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades on Tuesday Evening. The major...

December 1, 2023

Wheels in motion for cycle classic

THE date of the Ballarat Cycle Classic has been locked in for 2024 with the fundraiser set to benefit the work of scientists in...

December 1, 2023

Kids eating well at local schools

NINETEEN of Ballarat’s schools and community groups have taken up the opportunity to participate in the Vic Kids Eat Well program. The initiative of Cancer...

December 1, 2023

Traditional owners’ corp appoints CEO

THE Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation has seen a change in leadership. Miriuwung Gajerrong Aboriginal Corporation general manager Matthew Smith has been named chief executive...

December 1, 2023

Ceremony welcomes newest arrivals

ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander babies born at Grampians Health in 2022, and their families, took part in a smoking ceremony last week. Organised by...